Reddit mentions of Ethical Oil: The Case for Canada's Oil Sands

I find it interesting that these environmental hit pieces don't propose any reasonable solution. Criticism of the Oil Sands (notice how I didn't say "tar sands? what a shock!) is fair game. But why is there so much disproportionate criticism relative to other oil producing regions of the world?

Is it honestly better to import more oil from Nigeria, Iraq, Sudan, Russia, Saudi??? Yea... those are strong democratic regimes, not corrupt at all, bursting with environmental regulation, equitable distribution of wealth to its citizens, women rights, gay rights, you name it they don't any of it. I'm sure when the Syrian rebels win their war they are going to install democracy, put women in power, and open up the gay bars.

And how much carbon does the oil sands produce? According to research by the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, only 6-10% more carbon is produced than oil imported from Saudi Arabia. Oil from Nigeria and Iraq are about the same. Oil Sands have less foot print than Venezuelan Heavy oil, and the worst offender of all is California heavy oil. We should replace all oil from Venezuala and California with Oil Sands oil and we will be better off (if you only care about the environment and none of my other points that is).

If interested in looking at the full picture when it comes to oil sands, check out this book. "Ethical Oil: The Case for Canadian Oil Sands" http://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Oil-Case-Canadas-Sands/dp/077104643X

Oh, come now, Ezra. Accepting dubious awards is a time honoured tradition! Lots and lots of people are doing it, or are playing fast and loose with figures to generate unwarranted praise.